As healthcare is one of your top costs, do you have any strategies to curb those costs? This includes teacher absenteeism, burnout, etc.

I thought we were considering closing a couple elementary schools. It seems we're kicking the can down the street by fixing up old schools that are not necessarily needed due to a decline in attendance. Private schools are closing left and right. We're filling our schools with students from outside Wauwatosa.

Can administration costs be reviewed for possible cost savings? Seems to be heavy in several areas.

The state legislature has refused to reinstate funding increases by inflation for decades. Why haven't school districts worked together to educate the public on this issue? The only way to change this is to vote out legislators who refuse to fund schools according to our state constitution. Yet voters have not been made aware of this until this summer. Why not?

If we close school buildings, will we still need to put money into maintaining them?

How long have we not been meeting ADA requirements? I imagine it's been awhile so why now?

It doesn't seem like we should be doing this before deciding if we can keep all the elementary schools open?

If deferred maintenance requires $150 million, why are you only asking for $60 million?

What costs are being cut from athletics?

What programs (jobs, buildings, etc.) are potentially on the chopping block if either referendum does not pass? (Rumors are that specials classes will be cut).

If cuts are to be made, will you work to ensure programs that are kept are good for all students, rather than a small subgroup? For example, keeping Montessori and STEM programs that are for a gated community of families vs keeping elective classes that all students have access to?

If the Capitol referendum passes, what is the district obligation to complete the projects outlined in the proposed plans? Could the funds be used differently if the district’s priorities shifted?

Why did the state stop providing the inflationary increase in 2009?

What has the school district already done to reduce costs within the past year to better align with the operating budget?

What about cutting costs by eliminating non-public schools/inequitable organizations in our district (Montessori, STEM programs)? These programs do not answer to our district requirements or state rules, they limit student enrollment and are disproportionately staffed for small classes, etc. Our public schools would LOVE to have small classes, 100% engaged families with resources and an aide in every class. What if those students and families are integrated into our public schools? Wouldn't that be both equitable and inclusive, provide education access to all community children and honor the diversity of our district through accurate representation in our public schools?

During the presentation the superintendent indicated that the secondary schools have the largest amount of deferred maintenance needs yet those needs are not being addressed with the referendum plans. What then is the plan to address those extensive needs.

Why is changing or eliminating Montessori seemingly off the table? Shouldn't any curriculum be considered at risk?

You say it's easy to see how the District is being held accountable, yet there was a massive budgeting error. How can we trust that the District is committed to accountability?

Why would the District not, in good faith, wait to see how property reassessment plays out?

How much has the District spent on mailers for the referendum?